Bowie County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Bowie County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48037
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 037
Geography
- Land Area
- 884.94 sq mi
- Water Area
- 37.99 sq mi
- Total Area
- 922.93 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.446065
- Longitude
- -94.422393
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 89,593
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 67,966
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 83,235 | 92.9% |
| Hispanic | 6,358 | 7.1% |
| White | 56,517 | 63.1% |
| Black | 22,662 | 25.3% |
| Asian | 755 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 315 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 118 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 417 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 64,095 | 94.3% |
| Hispanic | 3,869 | 5.7% |
| White | 44,914 | 66.1% |
| Black | 17,295 | 25.4% |
| Asian | 763 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 952 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 159 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 92,115
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,703
- Poverty Rate
- 15.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 13,997
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 59,018 | 64.1% |
| Black | 22,866 | 24.8% |
| Asian | 1,273 | 1.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 54,434
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 17,147 | 31.5% |
| Republican | 28,214 | 51.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,073 | 16.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 25,162 | 46.2% |
| Female | 29,236 | 53.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 38,281 | 70.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,937 | 3.6% |
| Black | 10,951 | 20.1% |
| Asian | 550 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 26,097
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 19,994 | 52.2% |
| Hispanic | 551 | 28.4% |
| Black | 4,106 | 37.5% |
| Asian | 197 | 35.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 12,103 | 48.1% |
| Female | 13,986 | 47.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 18,480 (29.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 14,746 (23.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 39,948
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $169,347
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,023
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 6.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.